Saudi Arabia: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi ceramic household article market rose slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -20.1% against 2019 indices. Ceramic household article consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 541% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 610%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of ceramic household article exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Nigeria, the United States, Oman, Sudan, Ethiopia, Turkey, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Guinea, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +57.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Sudan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic household article exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports. The United States, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Turkey, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +56.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were imported into Saudi Arabia; waning by -6.2% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -18.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of ceramic household article to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +5.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic household article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +4.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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